Two EK couples had a distinct Christmas celebrating their ...

Two East Kilbride couples had a particularly special Christmas as they celebrated their diamond wedding anniversaries.

William and Elizabeth Bissett and John and Christine Duthie are celebrating the huge milestone this year.

William and Elizabeth have been paid a special discuss with from Provost Iain McAllan and Depute Lieutenant Clare Gallacher at their domestic on the day of the couple's anniversary.

William changed into born in Kildary in Ross-Shire in 1937 and moved south to Ayrshire to reside along with his grandparents right through the war, later attending East Kilbride basic and Strathaven Academy.

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Elizabeth become born in Bellshill and raised in Tollcross attending Wellshot primary and Eastbank Academy.

The couple will additionally rejoice the golden anniversary of entering into their East Kilbride home subsequent yr.

Provost McAllan pointed out: "i used to be delighted to be in a position to discuss with William and Elizabeth on their diamond marriage ceremony anniversary to circulate on the congratulations and first rate desires of the people of South Lanarkshire.

"It became gorgeous to hear in regards to the brilliant life they have loved together and that they have made a real and lasting contribution to the neighborhood in East Kilbride seeing that picking out to make the brand new city their home."

Diamond wedding Anniversary of John & Christine Duthie, East Kilbride (picture: Helen Barrington)

travelling John and Christine Duffy had been Provost Iain McAllan and Depute Lieutenant Fazal Llahi Bukhsh.

Christine can be widely wide-spread to many local americans as a former PE trainer at East Kilbride's Hunter excessive faculty.

She worked in the college from 1969 when the couple, who met and married in Fraserburgh, first moved to the new city.

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John turned into born and introduced up in Fraserburgh and Christine become born in Rothesay and moved to Fraserburgh at an early age. despite each being of their 80s, the lifelong fitness lovers still have fun with a sporting way of life.

Provost McAllan talked about: "John and Christine are an illustration to us all with their energetic lifestyle and cheery outlook on lifestyles.

"It turned into stunning to be a part of their diamond marriage ceremony get together together with their family and to be capable of present them congratulations and good wishes on behalf of the wider neighborhood of South Lanarkshire."